Symbol Steel
- Description
- Cross forged from steel recovered at the World Trade Center site.
- Historical Notes
- During their breaks, some ironworkers cut symbols and shapes out of discarded steel to give as mementos and tokens of comfort to other workers and victims’ relatives. This particular piece of symbol steel was given to NYPD ESU Detective David Brink, who worked at the site during the recovery period.
- Accession Number: C.2010.285.34
- Dimensions: 12.5 in X 9.5 in X 0.5 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 31.75 cm X 24.13 cm X 1.27 cm
- Source: David Brink
- Credit Line: Gift of Detective David Brink, NYPD ESU
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